ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
WEEKLY ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS -
JULY 28-AUGUST 3, 2006. UPDATE. 

  

ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION WEEKLY UPCOMING EVENTS E-MAIL DELIVERY AVAILABLE. Once per week we send out an email indicating arts events, special events, fairs, and calls to artists, as well as sources for funding for arts-related projects. To subscribe, visit http://www.stpgov.org, click “Subscribe to weekly calendar of events,” and follow the subscription instructions. If you need assistance contact the St. Tammany Arts Commission at 985-898-5243 or email lafonta@stpgov.org    

TAMMANY TRACE PRESENTS JAMMIN' ON THE TRACE. Tammany Trace Trailhead Caboose, Koop Dr., Mandeville. All ages concert. Free admission. Come out and support your favorite bands! The 1st and 2nd place winners will compete against each other on August 10th. One band will be crowned “Jammin’ on the Trace” Champ.  Prizes and honorariums will be awarded. The performances will be taped and broadcast on Access St. Tammany, Channel 10. “Jammin’ on the Trace” is sponsored by St. Tammany Parish Government, St. Tammany Arts Commission, and the Tammany Trace Foundation. Assistance is also provided by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Reserve. Call 985-867-9490 or visit www.tammanytrace.org  

MINACAPELLI'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS ANY WEDNESDAY. 1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell. Comedy directed by Elisabeth Page.  Make your reservations early!  Fridays and Saturdays, July 28-Aug 19, doors open 6:30pm. Sunday matinee, August 13, 1:30pm.  $35.00 includes dinner and show. Call 985-781-6565 or visit www.minacapellis.com  

PLAYMAKERS THEATRE PRESENTS OLIVER!  19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington.  July 14-August 5.  The musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic tale.  Friday & Saturday evening performances at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Admission: $15/ adults, $10/students. Call 985-893-1671 or visit www.playmakersinc.com               

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS 41ST ANNUAL JURIED ARTISTS EXHIBITION: THE SUMMER SHOW. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Show runs through August 12. Featuring artwork by artists working in a variety of mediums. Artists represented from a five state area. Showcase of new artwork by noted art professionals. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org  

ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY PRESENTS "CUISINE ART".  520 N. Columbia St., Downtown Covington.  New work by Robert Viosca. Also showing new work by Dána La Fonta, Chris Clark, Katherine Ganucheau, Mary Monk, Sue Sutherlin, Ronnie Cardwell, Max Ryan, Jenry Salinas, and Lori Seals. Gallery hours: Wed. – Sat., 10 – 4pm, and by appointment.  Call 985-867-9080.  

FT. ISABEL GALLERY PRESENTS "GOT ART?"  502 N. Columbia St., Downtown Covington.  Air cooled work by gallery artists Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Delaina LeBlanc, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout, Lynda Thurlow & the giclee prints of Beryl Carbon. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat. 10am-4pm or by appointment. Free. Call 985-892-1841 

NORTH SHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS: JULY ARTIST OF THE MONTH ROY GROB. 28662 Krentel Rd., Lacombe. Vividly-colored acrylic paintings of New Orleans historic buildings by Covington artist. Artwork can be viewed through July on Sundays between 11am and 1pm or by appointment. Call 985-882-7169. 

CITY OF MANDEVILLE:  JULY ARTIST OF THE MONTH. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville.  Featuring work by Bob Viosca, an accomplished artist and world traveler who sums up his 45 years of artistic endeavors this way:  "My painting  style is somewhere between impressionism and realism, with subject matters of all kinds."  This exhibit sponsored by Mayor Price and the City Council is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 4:30. City hall is located at 3101 East Causeway Approach. Mandeville. For more information about this exhibit or the Artist of the Month Program contact Nancy Clark 985-626-3144.  

 

LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS… 

ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY PRESENTS SUMMER READING CLUB 2006, "Paws To Read." Kids are invited to get their paws on some books and join in the fun of learning about various types of pets during our 2006 Louisiana Summer Reading Program. Kids from birth to 11. The summer will end with special performances of the "tail" of "Puss in Boots" by the Calliope Puppet Theatre. Call 985-893-6280 ext 112 or visit www.sttammany.lib.la.us             

SPECIAL GUESTS & STORY TIME SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2006 AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY. Story time at the St. Tammany Parish libraries introduces your child to the best in children’s literature. For more information, contact your branch library or the Children’s Services office at 985-893-6280 ext. 112 or visit http://www.sttammany.lib.la.us/kidssrc2006performers.htm   

ASTONISHING AFTERNOONS AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY. A series of literature-based programs incorporating storytelling, interesting and fun factual information, and a literature-themed craft. There is no registration required. Free admission. Call 985-893-6280 ext 112.  

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS & MARKETS…   

MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET.  Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Community market featuring everything hand made or home grown. Call 985-624-3147.  

COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Side lawn, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Rain or shine. Palmetto Roof Thatching: Native American Grayhawk and volunteers will reinstall the palmetto roof in the Chickee at the Market. Cooking Demo: Market Vendors Leslie Guy, The Pasta Guy, and Nick Usner of Green Thumb Produce will prepare a Pasta and Vegetable dish using Market ingredients, beginning at 10 a.m. The market is open each Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 985-892-1873 for information.  

 

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS… 

CITY OF SLIDELL INVITES ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ARTS EVENING 2006. Arts Evening will be held Saturday, November 4 in Olde Town Slidell. The event features over 100 artists located at over 40 locations throughout Olde Town Slidell. Artists from throughout the United States are welcome to submit applications for participation in this year’s events. Participation is free for qualifying artists. Contact 985-646-4375 or visit www.slidell.la.us/artsevening.  

COVINGTON THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES. The final application deadline for this year’s festival is August 1, 2006.  The 2006 Festival will be November 11 & 12. For more information about the festival, to apply, or volunteer, visit www.threeriversartfestival.com , email info@threeriversartfestival.com , or call 985-871-4141.  

NORTHSHORE ART MARKET- ARTISTS NEEDED. Artists interested in submitting work for consideration for the North Shore Art Market please visit the website at www.northshoreartmarket.com   Registration forms and information are on the website including maps, parking information, a list of participating artists and sponsorship opportunities. Contact Mo’s Art Supply at (985) 809-6854. Deadline for the August market is Wednesday, July 26. For more information visit  www.northshoreartmarket.com  for a complete calendar of market dates and deadlines for 2006.

FOLK CRAFTS FESTIVAL AT FAIRVIEW STATE PARK - CALLING ALL FOLK CRAFT ARTISTS.  Your sculptures, paintings, and handmade craft items are needed. Planning has started for the Spring 2007 Folk Crafts Festival at Fairview State Park.  Become a part of the event by registering now. Contact Ann Durel for more information at 985-792-4652. 

CALL FOR STAA MEMBERS’ ART. The St. Tammany Art Association is now accepting artwork for the new Members’ Gallery. Any STAA member may submit artwork at any time, as the Members’ Gallery will display member artwork on an ongoing basis. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org   

 

CLASSES, TRAINING, WEBLINKS, ETC… 

THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL-10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY: CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS. The festival is completely staffed and organized by volunteers throughout our community. It is free to the pubic and an opportunity for the entire family to celebrate the arts. Festival dates are November 11 & 12, 2006. Email the Volunteer Coordinator, ahwolf1@yahoo.com or call Event Coordinator, Karen Whiteside at 985-705-7968.  

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION-SUMMER CLASSES. The St. Tammany Art Association is offering summer classes in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, theatre and photography. For registration and program information contact the St. Tammany Art Association at 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org. The following is a list of classes currently offered.    

PLAYMAKERS SUMMER THEATER CAMPS. Levy/Playmakers to stage The Sword in the Stone for kids ages 5-16. Each fully-supervised camp day includes sessions in stage movement, line delivery, improvisation, fundamentals of theater, dance, and the staging of a production. Part of each day will also be dedicated to actual preparation for the end-of-camp show. The Sword in the Stone at Playmakers July 31-August 13. For information on Frank Levy Playmakers Summer Theater Camps, an application form, or reservations call Frank Levy at 893-2090, visit www.storiesinmotion.com  or email frank@storiesinmotion.com   

SLIDELL CULTURAL CENTER OFFERING “ART IS LIFE” PINS. For a $10 donation (or more) you can have a Support the Arts collectible pin. Proceeds are dedicated to restoring and rebuilding the Slidell Cultural Center and the return of art exhibits and cultural events throughout the year. The pins can be picked up at the Slidell Art League Gallery, on the second floor of the historic Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front St. Call 985-646-4375 for more information.  

STONE AND PAPER ART CENTER STUDIO CLASSES. 500 Girod St., Mandeville. Classes are currently being offered in acrylic and oil painting, potter’s wheel, drawing, papermaking and more for teens, children and adults. Catalog available. Call 985-674-9232 or visit www.stoneandpaper.com    

THE LOUISIANA CULTURAL ECONOMY FOUNDATION. supports Louisiana’s cultural industries. The Foundation now has relief grants available to fund losses sustained as a result of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Guidelines and applications are available at www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/grants . The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism’s newly expanded Cultural Assets Rescue website can be seen at www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets    

BRAVO! SLIDELL’S CULTURAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS, AVAILABLE ONLINE.  Find the current edition by visiting the city’s website at www.slidell.la.us  and clicking the “Bravo” button toward the bottom of the left hand column.  

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